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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 404.55 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 404.55 and 132.84 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 404.55 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/404.55 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 404.55 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 53,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,740.42/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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